Evidence supporting the use of: Bifidobacterium longum
For the health condition: Eczema

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 2

Bifidobacterium longum has been studied for its potential role in supporting or treating eczema, particularly atopic dermatitis, mostly in infants and young children. The interest in this probiotic stems from the hypothesis that gut microbiota modulation can influence immune responses linked to allergic diseases, including eczema. Several randomized controlled trials have examined the effects of B. longum (often in combination with other probiotic strains) on eczema symptoms and prevention. Some studies report modest reductions in eczema severity or incidence, especially when probiotics are administered to pregnant mothers and infants at high risk for atopic diseases. For instance, a 2018 systematic review in the journal Allergy suggested that certain probiotic strains, including B. longum, could reduce the risk of eczema, but the results were strain-specific and not consistently replicated across all studies.

However, the overall quality of evidence is limited by small sample sizes, heterogeneity in study protocols, and frequent use of multi-strain formulations, making it difficult to attribute effects solely to B. longum. There is currently insufficient evidence to recommend B. longum as a standalone or primary treatment for eczema. Guidelines from dermatology and allergy organizations do not endorse routine probiotic use for eczema due to inconsistent results. Thus, while there is some scientific investigation and weak evidence, the use of B. longum for eczema is not strongly validated.

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